Severe thunderstorms over London on June 28, 2026, led to significant disruption at two of the UK’s busiest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. Hundreds of flights experienced delays as airlines grappled with challenging weather conditions throughout the day.
At both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, these adverse weather conditions resulted in passengers being stranded for prolonged periods, with wait times reaching as long as six hours. Gatwick, in particular, saw numerous flight cancellations alongside the widespread delays, which severely affected travel plans for many.
